Kilmarnock provide player update as new boss Stuart Kettlewell looks to build squad
The club confirmed their out of contract players - but talks are still ongoing with many
Kilmarnock have provided an update on their playing squad following the end of the 2024/25 season.
New gaffer Stuart Kettlewell earlier confirmed that he'd spoken to all players, both in and out of contract, as he looks to get his squad sorted for the new campaign.
A total of 12 players have expiring contracts, but the club haven't confirmed which players, if any, are in discussions over a new deal. Skipper Kyle Vassell had verbally agreed a new contract under previous boss Derek McInnes, while Bobby Wales is set to join English Championship side Swansea City and fellow striker Innes Cameron has joined Barrow.
Other notable players who have reached the end of their deals are Player of the Year Joe Wright and Players' Player of the Year Fraser Murray.
Killie also confirmed that 26 players are under contract for next term, although that features several youth team players who have yet to feature for the senior squad.
The club statement said: "Kilmarnock Football Club wish to share a first-team squad update following the conclusion of the 2024/25 campaign.
"Following the appointment of new manager Stuart Kettlewell, we are now in a position to confirm these decisions. The club would like to thank each of the departing squad members for the role they have played and wish them the best of luck for the future.
"FULL SUMMARY: Contract expiring: Aidan Glavin, Kieran O'Hara, Aaron Brown, Gary Mackay-Steven, Bobby Wales, Innes Cameron, Kyle Magennis, Joe Wright, Liam Donnelly, Fraser Murray, Danny Armstrong, Kyle Vassell.
"Returning to parent clubs: Tom Wilson-Brown, Calvin Ramsay, Stuart Findlay.
"Remaining under contract: Robby McCrorie, Ben Brannan, Corrie Ndaba, Lewis Mayo, Robbie Deas, Matty Kennedy, David Watson, Liam Polworth, Brad Lyons, Rory McKenzie, Bruce Anderson, Marley Watkins, Cole Burke, Archie Traynor, Ethan Mersey, Ruari Ellis, Kian Leslie, Ethan Brown, Zander Craik, Corey Armour, Dylan Brown, Grant Marchant, Euan Bowie, Reuben Cooper, Samuel Duruh, Duncan Barlow.
"Conversations are ongoing with a number of players and with the 2025/26 transfer window due to open 12th June 2025, Fan's should expect updates in due course."
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